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Advocacy for upgrades and renovations

One of the toughest parts of facilities work is this:
You know what your space needs. Now you have to help others see it too.

Advocating for renovations, upgrades, or new facilities takes more than pointing out problems. It takes vision, strategy, and the ability to connect facility needs to student experience, wellbeing, risk management, and institutional priorities.

That’s why opportunities like the NIRSA Facilities Institute matter.

This is more than a gathering for people who manage buildings. It’s a place for professionals who are trying to make the case for better spaces, better systems, and better support for the communities they serve.

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If you’re working through how to advocate for facility improvements while balancing the everyday demands of operations, this experience is built for that kind of challenge.

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Learn more: https://www.abshow.com/

Register here: https://web.cvent.com/event/c34eed7f-79d6-498f-9a9b-3591a24882ed/register?RefId=NIRSA+Member&rp=a124e44a-9d7a-4c67-b9c4-1eb79fbed62d

NIRSA offices will be closed today.
We pause to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. This Memorial Day, we reflect with gratitude, respect, and remembrance.

NIRSA staff Sierra and Nick recently had the chance to tour the UMKC Campus Recreation department during a NIRSA site visit!

UMKC has a unique setup where athletics and student recreation share several spaces, including fields, courts, and training facilities. During the visit, the team also got to see progress on the installation of a new $1M+ scoreboard on the athletic field.
It was a great visit and an exciting look at how UMKC is creating shared spaces that support both student recreation and athletics.

We’re looking forward to having UMKC on the facility tour schedule for the 2027 NIRSA Conference!

On May 20 at 9 am PDT join Pam Watts, CAE, April Flint, PhD, NBC-HWC, Deb Johnson, and Brian Smith talk senior leadership and artificial intelligence changing how leaders operate, staff, and serve their communities.

Get your spot to join the discussion now. Register at: https://learning.nirsa.org/

Ideas in Motion: Real time Conversation. No Archives
LEARNING. Community. Play.

The foundation is being set for something special in collegiate recreation. 🏈

The new NIRSA Club Flag League, developed in partnership with the NFL, is already gaining momentum with commitments from universities across the country from HBCUs to Division I institutions and emerging club programs.

This strong foundation includes programs like University of Central Florida and University of Florida, the two teams that recently competed in the championship game of the inaugural Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic, where UCF captured the title with a 19-7 win.

The inaugural NIRSA Club Flag League is designed to elevate competitive opportunities for women in flag football while creating space for student-athletes to compete, lead, and connect nationwide.

From powerhouse programs to emerging teams, this league represents more than competition. It represents opportunity, access, visibility, and the continued growth of one of the fastest-rising sports in the country.

Big things are ahead for NIRSA Play.

Learn more and register your school’s interest:
https://nirsa.net/news/anticipation-is-building-for-the-new-nirsa-club-flag-league-in-partnership-with-the-nfl/

The state of Michigan has a long history of shaping campus recreation—and this spring, two NIRSA institutional members are continuing that legacy in a big way.

The University of Michigan and Michigan State University are opening new recreation and wellbeing facilities designed to expand access, support student wellbeing, and create modern spaces for connection, fitness, and play.

In this new NIRSA article, Mike Widen of Michigan Recreation and Marcus Jackson of Michigan State University Recreational Sports and Fitness Services share valuable insights for campuses navigating facility construction projects, including the importance of student involvement, clear priorities, strong communication, flexible design, and leaning on the NIRSA network.

Join us in congratulating the University of Michigan and Michigan State University!

Read the full article: https://nirsa.net/news/insights-from-two-michigan-schools-opening-new-facilities/

Big things popping. Big plays loading. 🏈🔥

Anticipation is building for the new NIRSA Club Flag Football League, in partnership with the NFL!

This league is designed to elevate competitive opportunities for women in flag football while creating more pathways for student leadership, connection, and national competition through campus recreation.

With powerhouse universities, emerging programs, and HBCUs already part of the excitement, the future of collegiate flag football is looking bright.

Schools with eligible clubs can learn more and register interest today.

🔗 Read more:
https://nirsa.net/news/anticipation-is-building-for-the-new-nirsa-club-flag-league-in-partnership-with-the-nfl/